Another SEPTA Key delay; People of color describe ‘being targeted’ in Gayborhood; La Casa de tu Madre to close

Newsletter for Wednesday, Oct 26 2016

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THE SEPTA STRIKE AND THE LATEST DELAY OF THE KEY

SEPTA Key is delayed again. The rollout of the Key’s Travel Wallet program, the technology allowing for riders to purchase multiple rides on a card, was scheduled for Nov. 7, according to SEPTA promotional material. But the launch of the most important piece of the SEPTA Key yet is likely to be pushed back. Here’s why, and when we can finally expect the project to move forward.

Don a witch or warlock hat (it comes with your ticket) and join the crowd stomping around 13 bars and restaurants. The Witch CRAFT card gets you access to $3 beers and other food deals, plus entry into raffles for prizes.

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ESPN’S MIKE BREEN ON THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE SIXERS TUNNEL

The new-look Philadelphia 76ers are one of the top stories of the NBA season, so much that the season opener tonight is being televised nationally on ESPN. The Joel Embiid-led Sixers will face the Kevin Durant-less Oklahoma City Thunder, and while most NBA eyes will be on how Russell Westbrook handles live without his OKC co-star this season, many will be tuning in to see the Sixers new star, to get a glimpse of what this whole Process has been about. Mike Breen is the lead NBA play-by-play man in the country, and will be calling the Sixers game alongside Jeff Van Gundy this week. We spoke with Breen about the game, the Sixers now and in the future, and a few more topics.